Claudine Barretto: “I can’t believe you left us this soon.”
(From left) Marjorie, Claudine, and Dani Barretto shared heartfelt tributes on Instagram following the passing of Mito Barretto, the eldest of Barretto siblings.
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The Barretto family is currently mourning the passing of Mito Barretto, the eldest child of Miguel Barretto and Inday Baretto.
Miguel and Inday have seven children: Mito, Mitch, Joaquin or Jay-Jay, Gia, Gretchen, Marjorie, and Claudine.
The Barretto family celebrates Jay-Jay Barretto’s birthday on March 17, 2011 in Mamou restaurant, Serendra, Taguig City. (L-R, 1st row) Mitch, Claudine, Gretchen, Marjorie, Mommy Inday; (L-R, 2nd row) Mito, Jay-Jay, and Miguel.
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MARJORIE BARRETTO
Marjorie Barretto, the sixth of seven siblings, expressed her grief over her brother’s passing via Instagram.
This is said to be the most difficult caption he has ever written on Instagram.
Mensahe niya “The hardest caption I’ll ever write… My eldest brother, Mito, passed away so suddenly. So full of life. No warning, we are not prepared for this.
“I can’t imagine life without you—you were always present for every important occasion: every birthday, holiday, graduation, premiere night… always so proud of me and my children.
“You and Connie always opened your home was for us every Sunday or any day, a place filled with love, Connie’s cooking,laughter, and family.
“I will never have regrets, because I had the best memories with you and Connie, your children, and your grandchildren.
“You lived life and lived it to the fullest, and you captured it all through the best photos, leaving us with moments to treasure forever.
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“You were everybody’s friend, the glue that kept us together, everybody loves you, Mito. What a guy!”
When their father Miguel died, Mito became the pillar of their family.
Dagdag ni Marjorie: “When Dad passed, you stepped in and took his place in the family. You were our rock, and you were the best.
“You loved my children so much and they are so heartbroken.The pain of losing you is unbearable, Mito. I didn’t know a life without you… and now I must learn to.
“I love love love love love you. Please guide us all here, watch over us as we suffer this great loss.
“To Mito’s friends and people whose lives he has touched, please message me for wake details.
“Please say a prayer for him”
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CLAUDINE BARRETTO
Claudine Barretto says she can’t believe that her brother Mito has passed away.
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It’s a good thing they made up before he died.
Saad niya sa kanyang Instagram post (published as is), “i can’t believe you left us this soon. my [heart emoji] & soul is broken.
“rest in Paradise where there is no pain. i luv u always had forever will. when we reconciled u swallowed you’re pride & said you’re sorry.
“i didn’t know that was already Goodbye. I thank God & Mark for fixing us before leaving bcoz i might’ve never forgave myself if we weren’t ok. my Kuya. help me [praying hands emoji] i can’t.really i can’t [broken heart emojis]”
DANI BARRETTO
Also on Instagram today, September 23, Dani Barretto paid tribute to his Tito Mito through a long post.
Dani is Marjorie’s daughter from her ex-boyfriend Kier Legaspi.
Aniya: “I can’t believe I’m writing this. My heart is so heavy.
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“Thank you for being our rock after Pikey passed, for keeping us together, for never missing a single milestone, birthdays, weddings.
“You were always the first to arrive, the last to go home, and no matter what it was, you showed up for us, always.”
Dani also looked back on what they did when they were on vacation in New York.
Ani Dani: “I will never forget our New York trip. That was our first trip with you, and it will forever be one of my most cherished memories.
“The last time I saw you we were talking about it, you were surprised at how much it meant to me.
“We had hotdogs outside the MET, you offered to take all my photos without hesitation, nagpahula pa tayo hahaha, We had beers at a random Irish pub, and we sat on the steps of Times Square while you kept saying how happy you were that you joined us.
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“That memory is etched in my heart, Tito Mits. I will hold onto it forever.”
Dani thanked his late uncle and promised to take care of his remaining family.
“Thank you for being the best Tito to us, and the best Kuya to Mom. Thank you for loving her, protecting her, and defending her the way only you could. Mom loves you so deeply, and so do we.
“We promise to take care of Tita Connie and your family. We will hold each other up, just as you always held us.
“Rest now, Tito Mits. You and Pikey are together again. Please watch over us, our family’s pillars and strength. We are heartbroken, but we will carry your love and your memories with us, always & forever.
“I love you! I love youuu Tito Mits!!!”
LEON BARRETO
Leon Barretto, Marjorie’s son, posted a photo of him and Mito on his Instagram Story.
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The caption he put was praying hands and dove emojis.